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    Feb 23, 2007, 06:59 PM
    Concrete Pour
    My mother in law is building a new house and when they poured the foundation they did not have enough concrete to finish so they are coming back in a few days. My concern is first, is this right or should they have pour all in one day and second what guide lines are there in pouring a slab over another slab. Please help.
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    Feb 23, 2007, 10:33 PM
    It would be better as one pour, but if the reinforcement iron protrudes out of the set concrete and will be covered by the new. That will at least make a bond and maybe not weaken the foundation
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    Feb 26, 2007, 06:30 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by bclear4me
    My mother in law is building a new house and when they poured the foundation they did not have enough concrete to finish so they are coming back in a few days. My concern is first, is this right or should they have pour all in one day and second what guide lines are there in pouring a slab over another slab. Please help.
    When they make the second pour, have then wet down the forms and existing concrete. THis will help the mud flow for a better bond and smoother form wall clean surface later. In small joining areas, oldtimers would use Elmer's glue for better bonding. (No Joke)
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